Behaviour Buddy

Have you got experience of working with children with challenging behaviour? Do you have a passion for supporting young people with barriers to learning?

Milk Education are working closely with a secondary school in Blyth who are looking to employ a ‘Behaviour Buddy’ on a long-term basis. The role will involve providing support to KS3 and KS4 students who require assistance in overcoming barriers to learning due to various difficulties such as SEMH needs and underpriviledged backgrounds. You will support them in accessing the curriculum in order to help reduce incidences of internal and external exclusion. It is important that you are proactive in building positive relationships with these students and liasing with the school’s SENDCO to provide the best possible outcomes. The role will start as soon as possible.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Encourage the inclusion of students with SEMH needs by using positive behaviour management techniques
• Provide specific support to students dependent upon their individual needs and implement strategies to support them with social, emotional and behavioural difficulties
• Model, within a classroom setting, support strategies that will encourage and develop appropriate behaviour in a variety of settings i.e with individuals and groups/whole class
• Model group based activities that will develop problem-solving, listening and social skills

What Milk Education can offer you:

• Excellent rates of pay
• Direct links to local schools
• Training support sessions
• Video technology that will increase your chances of securing long-term placements
• Dedicated Consultants who will cater to your employment needs with 24/7 availability
• Commitment to quality and safeguarding
• 24/7 support for interview and observation preparation

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Job reference: INNEW